Sole Sword Supremacy-Chapter 576 - 580: The Grand Wedding

"Eunuch Hai, are you sure there were no other Saint Realm present just now?"

Returning to Prince Yu’s Mansion, Lan Ruohai immediately met with Prince Yu and asked in the presence of Hai Feng.

"No!"

Shaking his head, Hai Feng calmly replied, "Even Qu Lishang couldn’t evade my perception."

"I mean... is there a possibility that Wang Junze is hiding his strength."

Slightly cupping his fists, Lan Ruohai explained again, "This person’s reputation is too great, yet the strength he showed in today’s battle wasn’t as astonishing as rumored, which is somewhat unexpected."

"There shouldn’t be."

After thinking for a moment, Hai Feng answered, "I witnessed the entire process. If it weren’t for Luo Qingxuan’s intervention, he would have died. When faced with a life-and-death crisis, instinctive reactions are hard to change."

"Unless he knew in advance that a Saint Realm was present, and... was sure Luo Qingxuan could save him. Under such circumstances, achieving this is too difficult."

Hearing Hai Feng’s words, Lan Ruohai pondered for a moment and ultimately shook his head, ruling out this possibility.

Achieving either of these two points is extremely difficult, let alone possessing both; he truly couldn’t believe Wang Junze could manage it.

"What a pity, this Luo Qingxuan is indeed a prodigy. Once she enters the Saint Realm in the future, I may not be able to win against her. If Qu Lishang hadn’t returned, this time... we could have slain her."

Shaking his head, Hai Feng said with some regret.

It wasn’t that he was overly concerned with face, unwilling to bully the weak; it was just that if he truly did it, the impact would be too negative. If he started this precedent, he could kill Luo Qingxuan, and naturally, Qu Lishang could also directly assassinate Prince Yu or even the Empress.

"Forget it, let’s allow them some more time. In the future, there will be plenty of opportunities to deal with them." With a hint of mockery at the corner of his mouth, Prince Yu continued, "I heard this Luo Qingxuan is also a peerless beauty, once the Profound Moon Sword Sect is destroyed... I will make her kneel."

Wang Junze had inappropriate thoughts about Su Yuwei, Prince Yu’s consort; thus, Prince Yu wanted revenge and to take Luo Qingxuan, not sparing any means, which was his nature.

"For safety’s sake, it’s best that Your Highness doesn’t leave the mansion in the next two days. I will stay by your side until the wedding is over."

Slightly bowing, Hai Feng spoke again.

"Alright, I know."

Waving his hand somewhat impatiently, Prince Yu casually responded.

This Eunuch Hai was good at everything but was too rigid, overly cautious despite being a top Saint Realm powerhouse, which was rather annoying.

...

"Don’t worry, I’m fine!"

Back in his room, after taking the healing elixir, Wang Junze answered softly, "The tempering of the Ice Spring has allowed my physical body to transform once again, making it far stronger than it appears. These injuries only look severe but are actually nothing significant."

"Indeed, it was more dangerous than I anticipated, but the result is also better."

Nodding slightly, Jing Yuan said, "With Hai Feng present, the other party is likely no longer suspicious of your strength. Such powerhouses are too confident, only willing to trust their eyes, making them easier to mislead."

"With this defeat, by the time of the wedding, everyone will believe we can’t retaliate and can only resign to fate... this matter is now more than half done, and the rest depends on your skills."

The plan had been perfectly executed, but whether or not Prince Yu could be killed ultimately depended on Wang Junze’s strength. After all, no matter how perfect a plan was, sufficient strength was required to execute it.

"Don’t worry, I won’t fail!"

With a trace of determination in his eyes, Wang Junze answered seriously.

...

There are no secrets in the Capital City.

In just one night, the news had spread throughout the entire Capital City, whether it was the battle outside the Fan Building or the midnight inn skirmish, it was reported vividly, as if everyone in the Capital City had witnessed it firsthand.

Of course, the outcomes were mixed.

Some spread rumors about Wang Junze and Princess Changlin, while others mocked Wang Junze’s overestimation of his own abilities.

In short, there were all kinds of stories being circulated, making it even harder for people to discern the truth.

Time passed slowly amidst these rumors, and it soon reached the day of the grand wedding.

Prince Yu’s wedding, marrying the only daughter of the King of Changlin, was a grand affair, truly a spectacle to behold. From Changling Prince’s Mansion to Prince Yu’s Mansion, the ten-plus-mile route was covered with the most exquisite red carpets, scattered with countless flower petals.

The gifts accompanying the bride were innumerable and extremely luxurious.

The entire Capital City was in an uproar on this day. No matter who you were, as long as you said a few auspicious words, there was always celebratory money to be received, it was truly a bustling scene.

Perhaps deliberately, Prince Yu’s Mansion even sent an invitation to Wang Junze, inviting him to attend the wedding.

Of course, in Wang Junze’s view, this was likely a form of humiliation, yet he naturally didn’t mind it. He graciously accepted the invitation and personally attended the wedding at Prince Yu’s Mansion.

Prince Yu’s Mansion.

The common people gathered on the streets for the excitement, but not just anyone could enter Prince Yu’s Mansion. Today’s attendees were all high-ranking officials, those below the Third Grade could only send gifts without even stepping through the door.

But even so, it was still bustling with people, and the gifts were countless.

Wang Junze’s face appeared slightly pale, yet he still entered Prince Yu’s Mansion together with Luo Qingxuan and the others.

Putting aside various thoughts, with Wang Junze and Luo Qingxuan’s status, they still received considerable respect upon reaching Prince Yu’s Mansion. After all, neither the Nether Sea nor the Profound Moon Sword Sect could be easily insulted.

However, the murmurs and discussions around Wang Junze’s entrance were ultimately unavoidable.

Wang Junze had no reaction to this, not even a hint of extra expression on his face, as if none of it concerned him.

As time progressed, the procession bringing the bride returned, and Wang Junze almost watched firsthand as Su Yuwei, dressed in a red wedding gown, stepped into the Mansion and then into the main hall.

Clenching his fists tightly, Wang Junze still didn’t make a sound, only that his face seemed to grow even paler.

"His Majesty the Emperor arrives!"

As the wedding ceremony was about to begin, suddenly a joyous announcement came from outside the Mansion, instantly quieting all the guests.

The Emperor and Empress simultaneously arriving at Prince Yu’s Mansion elevated this grand wedding to its peak.

"Long live the Emperor!"

As the Emperor stepped into Prince Yu’s Mansion, everyone around simultaneously bowed, like a mountain echoing with cheers.

After a moment of silence, Wang Junze also followed suit and bowed, without showing any sign of anomaly.

This was also Wang Junze’s first time seeing His Majesty the Emperor. Even though it was just a fleeting glimpse amid the crowd, it still evoked a different kind of feeling in Wang Junze’s heart.